The first thing we tend to do when we feel our skin became tired and rough is to apply face mask packs. The function of face masks is to provide intensive ingredients essential to our skin. They prevent moisture evaporation, remove keratin and impurities in our skin, provide moisture and nutrition, and revitalize our skin.
Recently, there are several types of facial masks available: rinse off facial masks, peel off facial masks, and mask sheet type facial masks with high concentration of essence. Directions of use may differ between each type of facial mask. But there are common principles to keep in mind before and after applying facial masks in order to maximize benefits of face masks.
Frequency of Facial Mask Sheet
Facial mask sheets are products providing nutrition to tired skin. For the function and purpose of facial masks, it is common to contain high concentrated essence in the mask sheet. Therefore, too frequent use of facial masks might irritate your facial skin as frequent spa massage might result in the same result. What we recommend is to use every 3 days or 1~2 times a week for the best benefits.
Prior to applying the facial mask
- Double cleanse well. Even though you did not apply make up on the day, your face is exposed to dirt and wastes all day long so make sure to cleanse using a cleansing oil or foam. (Please read the article on Double Facial Cleansing.
- It is good to open the pores. Cover your face with steamed towel or soak your face into the big bowl filled with warm water with a chamomile tea bag.
- Follow the direction. Apply a face mask sheet for the duration suggested in the direction.
- If it is a wash off facial mask, apply thick on your face. Avoid sensitive areas such as eyes and mouth.
While applying the facial mask
Rest on your bed as your legs are leaned 45 degrees upward against the wall. Skewed blood and oxygen will be provided to your brain and you will experience relaxation and increased benefits of facial mask at the same time.
After applying the facial mask
You can soothe and maintain the moist and nourished skin by applying enough moisturizing cream or lotion after using facial mask. If you used a sheet type facial mask, you can just pat your face with the remaining essence on your face.
